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Calculate assessable self-employed income

When you work for yourself, your income can often vary. But when you’re applying for a loan, banks like to know more precisely what your assessable income will be. Lenders will usually rely on historical figures to get some idea.

Our self-employed income calculator can give you an idea of what your assessable income could be according to how most lenders will measure it.

Firstly, our calculator asks you to enter:

  • The value of the property you are seeking a loan for

  • Your deposit

Next, enter your personal income details. These include:

  • Your taxable income

  • Your rental income

  • Any other income you may have (leave blank any that don’t apply)

Finally, the calculator asks for your business income for two different years. For each, enter:

  • Your business’s net profit before tax

  • Depreciation of any equipment or other business items

  • Any superannuation contributions you may have made

  • Any one-off expenses, like new equipment or costs associated with relocating, for example (again, leave blank any that don’t apply to you)

The calculator will provide a rough gauge of your personal, business, and overall assessable income. It will also give a rough idea of the loan-to-value (LVR) ratio and make suggestions of deposit amounts that may help you secure a loan. For a more accurate assessment of your income and what you can afford to borrow, consider consulting your accountant or a mortgage broker for more information.

Getting a home loan while self-employed

Being self-employed doesn’t rule you out from obtaining a home loan but it can be more difficult. Lenders generally have specific requirements for sole traders and people who own their own businesses. These can also extend to contractors and freelance workers. If you fall into any of these categories, the best advice is to get your documentation in order as lenders will want detailed information about the nature of your business or work arrangements. It also pays to shop around for lenders who are prepared to consider your individual circumstances.


Looking for a home loan?

Buying a home or looking to refinance? The table below features home loans
with some of the lowest interest rates on the market for owner occupiers.

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Variable
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  • Available for purchase or refinance, min 10% deposit needed to qualify.
  • No application, ongoing monthly or annual fees.
  • Quick and easy online application process.
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loans.com.au – Variable Home Loan P&I <90%

  • Available for purchase or refinance, min 10% deposit needed to qualify.
  • No application, ongoing monthly or annual fees.
  • Quick and easy online application process.
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Variable
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100% owned by Commbank
  • No application or ongoing fees. Annual rate discount
  • Unlimited redraws & additional repayments. LVR <80%
  • A low-rate variable home loan from a 100% online lender. Backed by the Commonwealth Bank.
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100% owned by Commbank

Unloan – Variable Rate Home Loan LVR < 80%

  • No application or ongoing fees. Annual rate discount
  • Unlimited redraws & additional repayments. LVR <80%
  • A low-rate variable home loan from a 100% online lender. Backed by the Commonwealth Bank.
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Variable
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100% offset
  • Easy application. Fast approval. 100% offset.
  • Unlimited additional repayments free of charge.
  • Redraw available - Access additional payments.
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100% offset

Ubank (part of NAB) – Flex variable home loan - 100% offset

  • Easy application. Fast approval. 100% offset.
  • Unlimited additional repayments free of charge.
  • Redraw available - Access additional payments.
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VariableN/A
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No application, ongoing or monthly fees
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No application, ongoing or monthly fees

First Option Bank – Simple Home Loan 60 (OO, P&I)

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    Variable
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    Macquarie Bank – Offset Home Loan (Owner Occupier, Principal and Interest, max LVR 60%)

    • Check your eligibility in as little as one minute
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    Variable
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    Tiimely Home – Live-in Variable Loan Home Loan (Principal and Interest) (LVR < 90%)

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      Variable
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      Ubank (part of NAB) – Neat home loan - max. 80% LVR (Owner occupied, Principal and interest)

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        Variable
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        Macquarie Bank – Basic Home Loan (Owner Occupier, Principal and Interest, max LVR 80%)

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          Variable
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          AMP – Essential Home Loan (Owner Occupied, Principal and Interest, $750,000+, <= LVR 60%)

            Variable
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            Great Southern Bank – Offset Variable - Owner Occupier Principal & Interest (LVR is 70%)

              Variable
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              Bendigo Bank – Complete Home Loan (OO P&I 60% - 80%)

                Variable
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                IMB Bank – Essentials Home Loan (Principal and Interest) (LVR 80%-90%)

                  Variable
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                  ANZ – Simplicity PLUS Home Loan (Principal and Interest) (LVR < 70%) (New Customer) Special offer

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                    VariableN/A
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                    Commonwealth Bank – Extra Home Loan (Principal and Interest) (LVR 60%-70%)

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                      VariableN/AN/A
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                      Westpac – Flexi First Option Home Loan (Promo) - Principal & Interest (LVR 70-80%)

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                        Variable
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                        ING – Mortgage Simplifier ($150k+ where LVR >90% - O/Occ) P&I

                          Variable
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                          NAB – Tailored Home Loan Variable Rate - Principal and Interest LVR 60% or less

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                            Variable
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                            • No application, ongoing monthly or annual fees.
                            • Available for refinance or purchases. Quick and easy online application process.
                            • Dedicated loan specialist throughout the loan application.
                            • Discounted interest rate for 5 years for homes with an eligible solar system
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                            loans.com.au – Solar Home Loan P&I <90%

                            • No application, ongoing monthly or annual fees.
                            • Available for refinance or purchases. Quick and easy online application process.
                            • Dedicated loan specialist throughout the loan application.
                            • Discounted interest rate for 5 years for homes with an eligible solar system
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                            Variable
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                            MOVE Bank – Offset Home Loan (Principal & Interest) LVR <80%

                              Variable
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                              Athena Home Loans – Straight Up Owner Occupied - Obliterate (LVR < 50%) (Principal and Interest)

                                Important Information and Comparison Rate Warning

                                Base criteria of: a $400,000 loan amount, variable, fixed, principal and interest (P&I) home loans with an LVR (loan-to-value) ratio of at least 80%. However, the ‘Compare Home Loans’ table allows for calculations to be made on variables as selected and input by the user. Some products will be marked as promoted, featured or sponsored and may appear prominently in the tables regardless of their attributes. All products will list the LVR with the product and rate which are clearly published on the product provider’s website. Monthly repayments, once the base criteria are altered by the user, will be based on the selected products’ advertised rates and determined by the loan amount, repayment type, loan term and LVR as input by the user/you. *The Comparison rate is based on a $150,000 loan over 25 years. Warning: this comparison rate is true only for this example and may not include all fees and charges. Different terms, fees or other loan amounts might result in a different comparison rate. Rates correct as of March 22, 2025. View disclaimer.

                                Important Information and Comparison Rate Warning